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Mugearite and Coal Definition


Coal and Mugearite Definition


Definition

Definition
Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides   
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds   

History
  
  

Origin
Skye, Scotland   
USA   

Discoverer
Alfred Harker   
John Peter Salley   

Etymology
From mugear +‎ -ite   
From the Old English term col, which has meant mineral of fossilized carbon since the 13th century   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Sedimentary Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Volcanic   
Not Applicable   

Other Categories
Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Mugearite and Coal

The general Mugearite and Coal definition can be stated as: Mugearite is a type of oligoclase bearing basalt, also comprising of olivine, apatite, and opaque oxides. On the other hand, Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers called coal beds. Along with definition of Mugearite and Coal, get to know about Properties of Mugearite and Coal. Get to know more information about Mugearite and Coal origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Mugearite and Coal

The history of Mugearite and Coal gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Mugearite and Coal Origin and Discoverer

Mugearite and Coal definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Mugearite and Coal. In this section, you will know about Mugearite and Coal Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Mugearite is Skye, Scotland whereas Origin of Coal is USA. It is interesting to know the name of Mugearite and Coal discoverer. The Discoverer of Mugearite is Alfred Harker and the discoverer of Coal is John Peter Salley.

Etymology of Mugearite and Coal

Along with Mugearite and Coal definition, know more about the etymology of Mugearite and Coal. Etymology of Mugearite and Coal gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Mugearite and Formation of Coal. The etymology of Mugearite is From mugear +‎ -ite while that of Coal is From mugear +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Mugearite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Coal belongs to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Mugearite and Coal are listed below.

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